Dear Friends,This study suggests that nearly 90% of you think people share too much information about themselves online. On the other hand, apparently oversharing on Facebook is as satisfying as sex, so it's no surprise that we keep doing it. I don't want to be a pain-in-the-butt oversharer, though, so I'm curious: Do you think I'm oversharing?

This post is inspired by the results of real studies. Since the concept of "oversharing" is completely relative to how your audience feels about the things you're sharing, there's no sense in taking a prescriptive approach to how everyone should share. Instead, we thought it would be interesting to put together a form letter of sorts to share with your friends to see if they think you're oversharing. So that's what this is.

I try to be careful and mindful of what I'm posting, but I'm sure you probably think I've overshared at least once or twice. I should also point out that the reason you and I might be oversharing is pretty simple: It feels great. Research from Harvard University suggests our brains responds to self-disclosure the same way they responds to pleasure triggers like food, money, or sex. It feels good to share all of those embarrassing pictures, life observations, and revealing bits of personal information. It not only gets those thoughts off my chest, but I hope it also keeps you updated on who I am and what I'm doing.

So: Do I overshare? Do you? I know you probably don't care what I'm eating for lunch right now, but does it bother you when I share a picture or mention it?

I also know I have a lot of different apps tied into my Facebook and Twitter accounts that automatically post information with pictures, game progress, what I'm listening to, where I'm at, and YouTube videos I like. Should I turn those off, or do you like those bits of minutiae?